What are Rosuvastatin Tablets (Crestor)?
ROSUVASTATIN (Crestor) tablets block the body’s ability to make cholesterol. Rosuvastatin (Crestor) can help lower blood cholesterol for patients who are at risk of getting heart disease or a stroke. It is only for patients whose cholesterol level is not controlled by diet. It is not a cure. Generic rosuvastatin (Crestor) tablets are not yet available. What should my health care professional know before I receive Rosuvastatin (Crestor)? They need to know if you have any of these conditions: an alcohol problem diabetes mellitus infection kidney disease liver disease low blood pressure muscle disorder or condition recent surgery seizures (convulsions) severe injury an unusual reaction to rosuvastatin (Crestor), medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives pregnant or trying to get pregnant breast-feeding How should this medicine (Crestor) be used? Take rosuvastatin (Crestor) tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow the tablets with a drink of water. You may
